As the do annually, several UNESCO Cities of Literature will raise awareness about the United Nations’ 2030 Strategic Development Goals with the social media campaign, #17BooksFor17SDGs.
Each day, between Dec. 7 and 23, some UNESCO Cities of Literature will share book suggestions from their cities, using the hashtag #17Booksfor17SDGs (Note: French-speaking cities will use the hashtag #17livrespour17ODD) One of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be highlighted each day, and relevant books tied to each participating city will be featured. These might be non-fiction titles that specifically address that day’s SDG or works of fiction that illuminate the theme.
The project, initiated by Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature, seeks to draw attention to the SDGs and raise awareness through books and story. It also offers the chance to highlight the work of writers with ties to Cities of Literature.
